Our company name has become synonymous with delivering dependable roofing, waterproofing, and insulation solutions backed by supreme levels of customer service to help the customer along their journey.
This hard earned reputation has been built globally on a foundation of quality and an ethos of customer service which permeates through the organisation and remains as strong today as it did 100 years ago.
Key responsibilities:
* Performing laboratory tests to produce R&D data to support new product development
* Maintain awareness of R&D opportunities related to their field. Including but not limited to keeping up to date with industry standards and technologies, and to look for improvements and research new materials.
* Preparing specimens and samples; assembling, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment
* Recording and interpreting results to present to senior colleagues when required and ensure appropriate actions are taken
* Good understanding of Microsoft platforms, and able to perform mathematical calculations
* Prepare test samples for external testing and test R&D materials
* Produce lab trial mixes
* Provide cover to the QC laboratory
* Write and maintain risk assessments
* Write and maintain SOPs
* Maintenance of project tracking systems
Requirements:
* Good knowledge of asphalt materials
* Good knowledge of bitumen technology
* Good knowledge of polymer technology
* Good practical knowledge of Asphalt and hot melt roofing applications.
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
* Self-motivated
* Ability to problem solve
* Excellent mathematical skills and understanding
* Good attention to detail.
* Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Excellent organisation skills.
* Good knowledge of IT software, specifically Microsoft packages.
* Ability to organise working days in a logical manner
Candidate profile:
* Excellent team working skills
* Strong communication skills
* Independent thinker
* Hands on and self driven
* Conscious of R&D related to this field, a methodical approach to work, with excellent attention to detail.
* Experience in construction materials manufacturing is desirable but not essential
* Flexible and adaptable
* Ability to effectively and efficiently manage own workload and work to deadlines
Company Benefits
·Health cash plan
·A generous contributory pension scheme
·24 days holidays increasing to 26 days in addition to bank holidays
·Free on-site car park
·Training and development programmes
·Cycle-to-work scheme
·Discounted gym membership
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.